About this episode

In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara interview Professor Joanna Callaghan about her experiences with cancer treatment and her documentary Goodbye Breasts!

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and mastectomy. Bonus Episode Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara features the incredible Professor Joanna Callaghan is a filmmaker and Professor of Filmmaking at the University of Sussex. Known for her boundary-pushing storytelling and distinctive approach to personal subjects, her work explores themes of resilience, transformation and the creative human spirit. Goodbye Breasts! marks an important new chapter in her artistic practice. In this personal episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara hear about Joanna’s career, cancer treatment, body confidence and Goodbye Breasts! documentary. CPD Reflection Points: Reflect on your perceptions around body confidence and the impact that cancer can have. Consider the impact of having a genetic mutation. Consider the psychosocial and psychosexual impact of having a mastectomy. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form . Links from the Episode: Goodbye Breasts! Surgery for primary breast cancer PALB2 Gene: Understanding the Mutation & Cancer Risks National Genomics Education…

People in this episode

Hosts: Naman Julka-Anderson, Jo McNamara

Guest: Professor Joanna Callaghan

Topics covered

• cancer
• mastectomy
• body confidence
• resilience
• transformation
• psychosocial impact

Keywords

• cancer diagnosis
• cancer treatment
• mastectomy
• body image
• psychosexual impact
• genetic mutation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Sussex, CoppaFeel!, National Genomics Education Programme, PALB2 Gene

Books & works: Goodbye Breasts!

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